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Most people think of their annual physical when the term “primary care” comes up. While it’s true that primary care providers perform annual physicals for their patients, it is important to know that these providers provide other additional healthcare services. Primary care physicians can provide additional health and wellness screenings, preventive exams, and administer seasonal …

“Men take better care of their cars than they do themselves…” If you’re a man, you probably have heard this saying before, but if you’ve been neglecting your health and putting more energy toward fixing your car than getting your health in check, no is the time to do it! June is Men’s Health Month, …

Dehydration usually occurs when the body has insufficient fluids to function properly. While mild dehydration may just make you feel a little tired and thirsty, severe dehydration can lead to fainting spells, blood clots, seizures, and other complications that can lead to seeking medical attention. Normal symptoms of dehydration include dry mouth and throat, dizziness, …

Cold and flu season came in with a vengeance this year, hitting nearly the entire United States at the same time and breaking records left and right. The CDC has reported this year’s flu season as “widespread,” affecting 49 states, with 1 in 13 hospital visits being flu-related. Sadly, some of these record-breaking statistics …

Injuries are all but inevitable in sports. They are so common, in fact, that we have names for them like ‘tennis elbow’ and ‘runner’s knee’. Sports injuries come in all shapes and sizes – keeping an athlete on the bench for a day or two, ending their career, or anywhere in between. Although most sports …

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu has been widespread throughout the nation, raising concern for many healthcare professionals and experts. While the flu is treatable and usually non-lethal, people in high-risk groups are more exposed to the flu with complications and potential health threats. To better prevent catching the flu, please take …

You may want to dive in head first into your new exercise regime, but sometimes it’s best to consult your doctor before you start this new lifestyle. Regular exercise can help you control your weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and reduce your risk for chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and more. …

At the stroke of midnight, you probably had a handful of New Year’s Resolutions to whip you into better shape. But now that we are a few weeks into the new year, you’re lacking the motivation to start working toward your goals before another year passes by. Why are resolutions so difficult to …

It’s not uncommon to hear about urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially in women. About one in five women will have at least one UTI, while some have the infection chronically, and make frequent doctor’s office visits. There are multiple variations of a UTI, depending on which part of the urinary tract is affected, including the kidneys, …